George W. Bush: “We in the United States consider Greece to be a friend, a strong ally, and a powerful force for good in the world.”

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.